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Apparatus and method for steering a vehicle

US6488115B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2001
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D5/0442
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering system for a vehicle, the steering system includes a rack-independent actuator. The rack-independent actuator has component parts isolates from undesirable loads by two universal joints that isolate mechanical components of the actuator from transient loads that may be encountered by the rack or rack housing.

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